Fulfill Your Quest For Global Domination Paradox Development Studio is back with the fourth installment of the award-winning Europa Universalis series. The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire.

June 9

STOCKHOLM – June 9, 2015 – The Common Sense expansion to Paradox’s strategy hit Europa Universalis IV is available today, and it comes with tonnes of major changes to the core game, making it one of the most significant pieces of DLC yet in the EU4 franchise. With a focus on making your nation work better, Common Sense gives you new tools to make sure your global empire rests on a sound foundation.

Central to Common Sense is the idea of Development – your provinces are now more than an all powerful tax number. You can improve your regions based on tax, trade and military power specifically, giving each a focus or strength. Or, you can develop broadly to prevent crushing losses when a center of manpower falls to the enemy.

We’re also introducing Parliaments, allowing constitutional systems of government new ways to put the power of the people’s representatives to work on behalf of the nation – for a price.

There are a host of other changes to the game, including improvements to the Protestant religion, the creation of national churches, karma for Buddhist rulers and much, much more. And even if you don’t buy the expansion, the free update we provide with every new expansion will transform your play experience in interesting ways. This time, we have modified the role of forts in battle and shaken up the map and diplomatic situation in the 1444 start date.

Common Sense is available at major digital retailers now! Become the king (or doge, or empress or khan) you have always wanted to be.

Digital Extreme Edition

STAR AND CRESCENT - 50 new Muslim themed event pictures, as well as several new events for the Muslim nations

HORSEMEN OF THE CRESCENT UNIT PACK - 12 unique cavalry modes for the Ottoman, Mamluk, and Persian nations. This enhances the visual experience of EUIV.

CONQUEST OF CONSTANTINOPLE MUSIC PACK - 3 tracks containing 10 new minutes of music masterly composed by Andreas Waldetoft

Steam Workshop

About This Game

Fulfill Your Quest For Global Domination

Paradox Development Studio is back with the fourth installment of the award-winning Europa Universalis series. The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire. Rule your nation through the centuries, with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. True exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.

Main Features

Make your own decisions: Nation building is completely flexible and the possibilities are endless.

Use your Monarch Power: Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top and will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay.

Experience history coming to life: The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events.

Turn the world into your playground: Enjoy hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects.

Experience the all new trade system: The trade system adds a new dimension to the great trade empires of the period. Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers.

Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system: Use coalitions, royal marriages and support for rebels and explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system.

Engage in Cross-platform Multiplayer: Battle against your friends or try the co-operative multiplayer mode that allows several players to work together to control a single nation with up to 32 players. Featuring improved chat and new matchmaking servers.

Okay Lets See What I Have Achieved So Far:Performed Mass Genocide To All That Refused The Swedish CultureMade Sweden The Religion It Should Be (Shamanism)Conquered Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Prussia, Austria, Denmark, Norway, And France As SwedenFound The Colonial Nation Of Numa Numa Land In North AmericaBetrayed My FriendsSent Political Prisoners To The Swedish Siberian Work CampsSomehow Managed To Reclaim The Glorius Land Of Jerusalem That Totally Belongs To The Shamanist Land Of SwedenManaged To Cause A world War That Went On For 157 Years Because Of My Shamanist CrusadesBefriended Native Americans And Then Performed Mass Genocide Once MorePrevented The French Revolution And The American RevolutionBecame Besties With The Muslims And JihadistsForced Shamanism On Most Of Europe, Asia, And The Middle East

10/10 Would Break History Again

As Of Wednesday, May 6th, 2015, 4:15 PM EST, NOTE TO SELF: Befriending The Incan Civilization Will Shake The World... Somehow the Incans adopted all my technology in very short timing and managed to conquer South America, North America, (YES EVEN MY BELOVED NUMA NUMA LAND), And Africa... A coalition of the mighty Swedish Empire, The Greek Empire, And The Swiss Empire is currently having trouble keeping the Pagans at bay... My allies are in shambles, but SWEDEN WILL NOT FALL... NOW FOR WRATH, NOW FOR RUIN, AND FOR A RED DAWN.... (Something like that from Lord Of The Rings).... A combined force of few hundred Swedish Calvarymen combined to form and attack the Incan Invasion Force... The Swedish Royal Army Of Cavalry was surrounded and used Holstein as an Alamo... They fought bravely to the last man and did not give up ever.... The Pagans were driven back by a total of 557 cannons and 1042.3 infantry... The war rages on as of right now... Who will be victorious? Only My Shamanist Gods Know...

As Of Saturday, July 25th, 2015, 5:16 PM EST, Carolus Rex XVII Was Slain In Battle, Here is the offical report from the doctor:Patient Name: Carolus Rex XVIIHeir/Next Of Kin: N/ACause Of Death: DeathDeath Place: StockholmLast Words: Ohh Crap No No N...End Report

Lets Recap:Who: Carolus RexWhat: Death Of A Great Leader When: Like 10 Minutes AgoWhy: I Have No Clue! He Was Like 80!!!How: I Guess Death Happens To Everyone....

Closing Note: The Swedish Empire Is In Decline.... Barbarians Are Swarming The Land And Armies Are Being Spread Thin... THE SHAMANIST GODS ARE ANGRY!!!